Divorce

A poem about ending a love affair

Divorce

 

Walking into the pub a free man and leaving on a leash

Shackled by the lure of alcohols sweet release

At first it seems loving and it seems fun

In the end it’s like returning to a spouse who greets with a punch

 

An abusive relationship has it’s enjoyable times

You love them so much that you deny their crimes

See I loved alcohol like a wife

It celebrated with me, commiserated with me and was always there to listen throughout my life

 

But the past is the past

Yes we had a blast

But my addiction has run its course

Sorry Alcohol!

It’s time for a divorce!

 

I’m moving on and cutting ties

I’m strong enough to live without you at my side

I no longer need you as a crutch to lean

I’m stronger than I’ve ever been

 

I will always love you for what you helped me be

The parties, fun, festivals and camaraderie

But I now walk into another chapter of my life

I’ve turned the page!

Because even though I love you I cannot tolerate your torturous cage